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guitarist

American  
[gi-tahr-ist] / gɪˈtɑr ɪst /

noun

  1. a performer on the guitar.


Etymology

Origin of guitarist

First recorded in 1760–70; guitar + -ist

Example Sentences

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When guitarist Khn de Poitrine and drummer Klek de Poitrine perform live, they make triangle shapes with their hands and screech unintelligibly.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Mr. Vile is a fine guitarist, skilled at both finger-style acoustic playing and winding electric leads, and many of the tracks here are anchored by what’s happening instrumentally rather than by his singing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

My father, Terry, was a singer-songwriter and guitarist who played bars and cafes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Alon took home two awards including rising star, and 4 Non Blondes singer and guitarist Linda Perry received the special international award.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Then Jane looks up at me all pouty and big-eyed and says, "My brother is the guitarist."

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan

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